The last holdouts from the Kristi Noem era of the Department of Homeland Security

Senior officials remaining after former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's departure are linked to contracting practices under scrutiny, including $9 billion in non-competitive contracts during Noem's tenure. The Office of the Inspector General is auditing all such contracts from fiscal year 2025, and a $200M contract extension for a 'self-deportation' initiative awarded to Salus Worldwide Solutions faces legal challenges over limited bid notice.